December 22, 2022
VA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
Fatality · OTHER
The Black Diamond Company
· Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
The sub-contractor was found unconscious in EE's vehicle by EE's co-worker. The car was locked, co-worker attempted to wake EE. Co-worker called 911, then got mine superintendent, who came to the scene, broke the window, removed EE from EE's car, and started CPR. EE was then pronounced deceased at the hospital.